Yemen welcomes the G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement and affirms its commitment to restoring state institutions and ending the coup.

Yemen Welcomes G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Yemen has welcomed the joint statement issued following the meeting of the G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the European Union in Paris on November 9 and 10. The ministry praised the statement’s strong condemnation of the ongoing attacks carried out by the Houthi militia in Yemen and against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which include targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure.

Support for Yemen and Saudi Arabia

In a statement released today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commended the solidarity expressed in the G7 statement with the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia. The statement reaffirmed their right to defend their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity in accordance with international law.

Call for Iran to Cease Support

The ministry expressed appreciation for the statement’s call for Iran to halt its arming and support of the militia. It emphasized that continued support, in violation of relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, fuels escalation in the region.

Urgent Humanitarian Access

The ministry also valued the statement’s call to protect civilians and to urgently open a humanitarian corridor in Taiz. This would ensure the safe and unhindered delivery of aid, as well as the immediate and unconditional release of all humanitarian workers held by the militia, including 70 United Nations staff members. Additionally, it highlighted the importance of continuing support for the Yemeni government and building its capacities.

Threats to Regional Security

The ministry confirmed that the militia’s attacks pose a transnational threat to civilian security, vital facilities, and the safety of navigation in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Gulf of Aden. It reiterated its call for international efforts to consider listing the militia as a terrorist organization and to take legal action to dry up its funding sources and restrict its dealings.

Commitment to National Responsibilities

The ministry stressed that the government remains committed to fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities to protect its citizens and the resources of the Yemeni people. It aims to restore state institutions, assert its authority over the entire national territory, and end the Houthi coup, with a Yemeni decision supported by the Coalition to Support Legitimacy led by Saudi Arabia.

Call for International Action

The ministry urged the international community to translate these positions into practical steps, primarily by enforcing an arms embargo on the militia and holding it accountable for its crimes against Yemenis. It affirmed that the security of Yemen, regional stability, and the safety of international navigation are interconnected.

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